Services
Five Counties Children's Centre -- This Centre delivers the preschool speech & language program in Peterborough/Five Counties area for children up to age 6. They also provide programs for children with physical disabilities through to age 19. There is a wait list for these free services but it is good to put your child on the wait list as soon as possible if you have concerns.
Resources -- Language Development
These resources will provide further information about what skills typically develop at each age and will help you judge whether there is cause for concern.
Handbook of Language and Literacy Development -- A Roadmap for 0 to 60 Months
Ontario Ministry of Child & Youth Services -- Preschool Speech & Language Program
LookSee Checklist
Fluency/Stuttering
The Stuttering Foundation of America - 7 Tips for Talking with Your Child
Five Counties Children's Centre -- This Centre delivers the preschool speech & language program in Peterborough/Five Counties area for children up to age 6. They also provide programs for children with physical disabilities through to age 19. There is a wait list for these free services but it is good to put your child on the wait list as soon as possible if you have concerns.
Resources -- Language Development
These resources will provide further information about what skills typically develop at each age and will help you judge whether there is cause for concern.
Handbook of Language and Literacy Development -- A Roadmap for 0 to 60 Months
Ontario Ministry of Child & Youth Services -- Preschool Speech & Language Program
LookSee Checklist
Fluency/Stuttering
The Stuttering Foundation of America - 7 Tips for Talking with Your Child